The figure given below represents a Tobacco mosaic virus. I…

Biology Biological Classification Image Based Problems Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 21, 2026

The figure given below represents a Tobacco mosaic virus. Identify the correct statement about it:

Genetic material is single stranded DNA

Elongated capsid

Protein coat protects the capsid

It is an animal virus

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The correct answer is:

Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV) has:

Single-stranded RNA (not DNA) → so is incorrect.

A helical/rod-shaped (elongated) capsid → so is correct.

The capsid is the protein coat itself, so is wrong (it is reversed/misleading).

It infects plants, not animals → so is wrong.

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